occupied Palestinian territory: Community Assessment and Advocacy Research Intern
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014
Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community-based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age-old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Grassroots Jerusalem is connected to people locally and internationally who support urban and human rights in Jerusalem. We are in the process of developing and running an assessment and advocacy methodology that is based on the community participatory model. The Assessment and Advocacy Intern would work closely with the Director of Community Assessment and the Advocacy Coordinator in the further development of our profiling of INGOs and local CSOs working throughout Jerusalem.
This work requires experience in research, analysis of data and participatory community outreach methods. This intership is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in grassroots movements and civil society development. Strong interpersonal, research, analytical and writing skills are required.
Supervision:
The Assessment and Advocacy Intern will work closely with the Director of Community Assessment and the Advocacy Coodinator at our office in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem.
Compensation:
As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.
How to apply:
Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org
- CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
On a separate page please answer the following questions to the best of your ability:
1) Please describe in detail your previous research experience.
2) This position requires familiarity with the impact conflict plays in the development of communities and how it can impact civil society development. What insights, experience or research interests do you believe you possess that could make you an asset to our team?
3) Please describe any previous activist campaigns, social movements or community projects in which you have taken part.
Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.
